Steel Duds | Acoustically Speaking | Board 'n Tape |
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What is zinc?
This is the material used to coat steel framing members.
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What is wall angle?
This should be the first component installed when constructing a ceiling grid.
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What is cold rolled or cold rolling?
This is the method used to form 16 ga. channels used for stiffening.
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What is 3"
This is the suggested minimum clearance below ductwork, pipes or beams when installing an acoustic ceiling.
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What is 25 ga.?
This is the gauge of the most common light gauge stud used for non-loadbearing partitions.
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What is a miter joint?
This is the recommended type of joint to make in wall angle where it meets an outside corner.
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What are chase walls?
This is the name for two or more closely spaced, parallel walls built to create a cavity for services such as plumbing, HVAC and electrical.
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What is four feet?
This is the recommended spacing between suspension points in an acoustic ceiling assembly.
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What is four inches?
This is the maximum spacing away from floors or ceilings when installing furring channels.
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What is main tee?
This is the strongest 'structural' component of a suspended ceiling system.
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What is 'at the web' ?
This is the correct deflection point for the end joints in adjacent gypsum panels.
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